I donât know of any research studies which confirm that Lyme Disease can lead to a thyroid or autoimmune thyroid condition. However, this disease can affect the endocrine system, as well as other systems of the body, and I know some people with Lyme Disease who developed thyroid conditions.But whether they would have developed problems with the thyroid gland even if they didnât become infected with B. burgdorferi is unknown.With regards to autoimmune thyroid conditions such as Gravesâ Disease and Hashimotoâs Thyroiditis, it is possible that Lyme Disease can trigger an autoimmune response.But as you know, other factors can also lead to an autoimmune condition.ut whether they would have developed problems with the thyroid gland even if they didnât become infected with B. burgdorferi is unknown. With regards to autoimmune thyroid conditions such as Gravesâ Disease and Hashimotoâs Thyroiditis, it is possible that Lyme Disease can trigger an autoimmune response.
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